History of Middle Tennessee Districts
If you're a Middle Tennessee Scouter, you've probably heard of Elk River District, Upper Cumberland District, and James E. West District. But do you know of Black Patch District, White District, or Coffee District? They were all MTC districts of the 1950s. How about the short-lived Anderson District or Two Rivers District, both of which were around in the 1970s-1980s. Well check out the district maps and lists here to see how the MTC districts have evolved.
2021 District Realignment
This chart does not include the realignment and mergers that occurred on January 1, 2021. You can read about it and see the new district names and map here.
The above chart shows the earliest and latest known existence of each district. It is based on either known (to me) dated district lists or district maps (Click on them below!), newsletters or other paperwork, or known dated district patches (see the specific district issued patches pages). Note that in most cases I do not know the exact dates the districts formed or disbanded. 1963 thru 1970 is very murky, and some of the dates of district formation and dissolution during that time frame are likely off.
Note that the first districts were simply county names in rural counties. Yes, Williamson County was rural in 1947. In 1955, when Buffalo River became a district, every part of the council was within a district.
Note that the first districts were simply county names in rural counties. Yes, Williamson County was rural in 1947. In 1955, when Buffalo River became a district, every part of the council was within a district.